I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychotherapist in Illinois.
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.010999
CA LPCC 18827
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monica Alvarez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Monica is professional, knowledgeable, kind and reliable as a therapist. She is very flexible as well. I consider her to be very realistic with goal setting and always guides me to reach my goals even through set backs. I have seen here for some months now and I can’t recommend her enough. I am most comfortable with the fact that I can conduct my therapy in a bilingual manner; in Spanish and English.
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Monica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
It is great. First person I was paired with did not work out. Doc Alverez is amazing.
Written on Jan 07, 2025 after therapy with Monica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd